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<image:title><![CDATA[Elevated view of a waterfront cityscape featuring a cable-stayed bridge, modern buildings, and a docked yellow-and-white ferry. The image captures the serene harbor water under a partly cloudy sky, with distant mountains on the horizon.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A cozy coffee shop interior with a teal and white color scheme. A barista is working behind the counter, which has wooden drawers, coffee equipment, and jars on shelves. A chalkboard menu is visible on the wall. Pendant lights hang from the ceiling.]]></image:title>
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<lastmod>2024-06-19T13:21:18+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Animatronic dinosaur with lighting effects]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Two bicycles in 'rinko' bags to be allowed onto Japanese trains alongside a duffel bag and a backpack]]></image:title>
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<lastmod>2024-07-20T21:52:23+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A wooden signpost with Japanese characters stands on a paved walkway next to a rocky coastline. The sign reads "Japan National Park, Oomazaki." In the background, the ocean and a distant lighthouse are visible under a vibrant blue sky with scattered clouds.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Two hands holding soft serve ice cream cones with a greenish hue. The background is a vibrant yellow field of flowers, creating a bright and lively scene. One cone is slightly blurred, giving emphasis to the cone on the left.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A black car is parked in front of a wooden fence with greenery and pink flowers. Beyond the fence, there is a vast blue sea under a clear sky, and distant islands are visible on the horizon.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Brightly colored banners with intricate designs, including a large jumping fish, wave against a clear blue sky. The flags are adorned with golden fringes and vivid patterns, highlighting traditional Japanese artwork and symbols.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A large sculpture of a fish, resembling a tuna, is mounted on a series of stone waves structures. The background features a clear blue sky and a distant view of the ocean.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/51/gallery/Magurodon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Close-up of a bowl filled with various slices of fresh sashimi, including cuts of tuna and other fish, garnished with a green shiso leaf and a small dollop of wasabi. The bowl is set on a wooden surface.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A hand holds a purple soft-serve ice cream cone in front of a food stand with Japanese signage. The stand has a menu with colorful options and a person in a red shirt is seen standing near the counter. The location appears sunny and bright.]]></image:title>
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<loc>https://schulz.id.au/dakigaeri-gorge-and-lake-tazawa.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-07-09T20:04:57+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A row of swan-shaped pedal boats lined up on a sandy shore, with a vibrant blue lake and lush green mountains in the background. A tree with broad leaves partially frames the left side of the image. The sky is clear with some scattered clouds.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A narrow paved path winds through a lush, green forest with tall trees on either side. The trees have dense foliage, and ferns and other vegetation line the path. The area appears serene and untouched, creating a peaceful, natural atmosphere.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A serene scene of a turquoise river flowing through a lush, green forest. Tall, leafy trees frame the river, creating a sense of depth and tranquility. The sunlight filters through the foliage, casting a gentle glow on the vibrant greenery and clear water.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A serene river with clear turquoise water winds through a lush green forest. Rocky outcrops and cliffs border the river, and dense trees cover the landscape. The scene appears tranquil and untouched, with vibrant greenery and natural beauty.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A small wooden structure with a red roof stands on a stone foundation over clear blue water, against a backdrop of green hills and a partly cloudy sky. The scene is serene, with vibrant colours of nature under bright daylight.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A close-up of a dome shaped unbaked cheesecake garnished with whipped cream and berries on a plate. In the background, there is a slice of chocolate cake and a cup of coffee on the table.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/42/gallery/Yadoya-Surrounds-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A scenic rural landscape featuring a dirt path lined with green grass and dense foliage on both sides, leading towards distant mountains under a blue sky. A small farmhouse and a few trees are visible to the left of the path.]]></image:title>
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<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-0-osaka-to-kyoto.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-06-20T15:22:49+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/22/Yodogawa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Yodogawa river sign under a blue sky with a steel arched bridge across the river in the background.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route followed from Osaka to Kyoto.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/22/gallery/Dino-Check-In.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A couple of partially disassembled bicycles sitting on the foyer of a hotel with animatronic dinosaurs.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/22/gallery/Henna-Hotel-Departure.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[My beloved holding her bike, standing in front of my bike leaned against the wall with the Henna Hotel sign visible.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Our bikes leaning against trees in Sakuranomiya Park.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Close up of a tonkatsu dinner with dipping sauce and a sesame grinding mortar in the foreground.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Japanese breakfast of grilled fish, pickled vegetables served on laqeurware trays]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/22/gallery/Miho-Tunnel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A woman taking a photograph of a tunnel with weeping sakura foliage in the foreground.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Exit of the tunnel with a view over the suspension bridge to the museum building entrance.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Three hand rolled rice balls on a rustic earthenware plate.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Sunset view taken from the hotel window looking over Lake Biwa to its Northern end.]]></image:title>
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<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-1-biwa-to-tsuruga.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-06-20T15:32:17+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/24/Red-Brick-Warehouse.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[View looking up at the facade of a red brick warehouse with a sign for Tsuruga in the foreground]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Osaka to Kyoto]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/24/Day-1-Biwa-to-Tsuruga-profile-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/24/gallery/Tour-Party-on-Biwako-Shore.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Three people standing on the shore of Lake Biwa]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/24/gallery/Biwaichi-National-Cycle-Route.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Signs painted on the road for the Biwaichi part of the national cycle route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/24/gallery/Biwako-View.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[View of Lake Biwa]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/24/gallery/Descent-into-Tsuruga.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[View of forest with a stony creek flowing beneath the trees]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/24/gallery/Tetsuro.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Sculpture of Tetsuro anime character]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/24/gallery/Dr-Sado.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Sculpture of Dr Sado anime character]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/24/gallery/Sasha-and-Starsha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Sculpture of Sasha and Starsha anime characters]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/24/gallery/Maetel-and-Tetsuro.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Sculpture of Maetel and Tetsuro anime characters]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/24/gallery/Maetel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Sculpture of Maetel anime character]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Close up view of a sashimi meal]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/24/gallery/Marusanya-Sushi-Soba.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Plate of sushi in front of a bowl of zaru soba]]></image:title>
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<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-1-fukuoka-to-karatsu.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-05-22T15:36:49+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/1/fukuoka-karatsu-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Bicycle with panniers parked by the coastline]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/1/Day-1-Fukuoka-to-Karatsu-map.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of route from Fukuoka to Karatsu]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Graph of elevation from Fukuoka to Karatsu]]></image:title>
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<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-1-geneva-to-aiz-les-bains.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-07-24T09:11:00+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/11/Pont-de-La-Caille.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Sing post for the La Caille Bridge with Bridge Tower in the background]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/11/Day-1-Geneva-to-Aix-les-Bains-map.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/11/Day-1-Geneva-to-Aix-les-Bains-profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/11/gallery/Col-du-Mont-Sion.JPG</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Road sign for Co du Mont Sion with a touring bicycle and trailer leaning against it]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/11/gallery/Lac-du-Annecy.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Waterfront view of Lake Annecy]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/11/gallery/Sunflowers.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Close up of a sunflower against a vivid blue sky]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/11/gallery/Wild-Flower.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Wild flower in the foreground and fields and hills in the background.]]></image:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-10-ibusuki-to-kagoshima.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-05-22T15:39:04+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/10/Kagoshima-Park.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Cyclist and two touring bicycles in a park]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/10/Day-10-Ibusuki-to-Kagoshima-map.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/10/Day-10-Ibusuki-to-Kagoshima-profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/10/gallery/Dango.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Japanese sticky rice snack]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/10/gallery/Sakurajima-Ferry.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Ferry  boat with volcano in the background]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/10/gallery/Sakurajima.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Volcano]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/10/gallery/Sengan-en.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Roof decoration]]></image:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-10-niigata-to-senami-onsen.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-07-03T06:50:48+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/35/Beloved-Sunset-Senami-Onsen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A woman sits on a timber bench in a pavilion facing the ocean but head turned to the camera.  The sun is just about to disappear into the ocean in the background.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/35/Day-10-Niigata-to-Senami-Onsen-Map-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Niigata to Senami Onsen]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/35/Day-10-Niigata-to-Senami-Onsen-Profile-3.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/35/gallery/Exiting-Niigata.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A cyclist stands astride her loaded touring bike looking away from the camera along a tree lined bikeway.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/35/gallery/Kiwi-Soda.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A bottle of kiwi fruit flavoured soft drink is held up in front of the back of a loaded touring bike.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/35/gallery/Senami-Onsen-Bansyu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[View from under a pine branch looknig up to a tradition style Japanese inn with the hilltop batch house in the background]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/35/gallery/Dried-Fish.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Dried fish hang from a bamboo pole in the entryway of a Japanese Inn]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/35/gallery/Senami-Onsen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Walkway through entry to rooms in a Japanese inn.  The walkway is paved in rough stone.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/35/gallery/Stairway-to-Cleanliness.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Red carpeted stairs ascend out of sight]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/35/gallery/Peace-Bell.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A curved metal sculpture with a bell hanging from its top is central in the foreground with the sun just about to set in the background.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/35/gallery/Beloved-Sunset-Senami-Onsen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A woman sits on a timber bench in a pavilion facing the ocean but head turned to the camera.  The sun is just about to disappear into the ocean in the background.]]></image:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-11-senami-onsen-to-atsumi-onsen.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-07-03T16:58:04+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/36/Seaside-Tunnel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A scenic coastal road in Japan stretches alongside clear turquoise waters and rugged rock formations. The road curves gently, leading toward a tunnel in a lush, green cliff. Blue directional signs display distances to Kaga, Kanazawa, and other locations.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/36/Day-11-Senami-Onsen-to-Atsumi-Onsen-Map-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Senami Onen to Atsumi Onsen]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/36/Day-11-Senami-Onsen-to-Atsumi-Onsen-Profile-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the map]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/36/gallery/Looking-back-towards-Senami-Onsen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A serene coastal landscape under a partly cloudy sky, with a gently curving sandy shoreline surrounded by calm waters. Lush greenery frames the foreground, and small buildings and distant hills are visible along the coastline.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/36/gallery/Coastal-Scenery.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A calm beach scene with clear blue waters, small rocky outcrops in the sea, and a sandy shoreline. The sky above is partly cloudy with streaks of wispy clouds, creating a tranquil and picturesque setting.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/36/gallery/Coastal-Touring.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Two touring bicycles loaded with colorful panniers and gear are parked against a guard rail. They are overlooking a rocky shoreline with clear blue water, next to a coastal road that curves along a steep, green cliff under a bright, sunny sky.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/36/gallery/Morning-Tea.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A man wearing a hat and sunglasses sits at a circular stone table along a seaside path, with lush green hills and the ocean in the background. In front of him, a touring bicycle loaded with red panniers and other gear is parked on a stone walkway.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/36/gallery/Scenic-Value.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A coastal cliff with greenery at the top juts into a clear, turquoise sea under a bright blue sky streaked with wispy clouds. The cliff has a large cave-like opening at its base, and smaller rocky formations rise from the sea nearby. Shrubs and trees grow on the cliff.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/36/gallery/Photographing-the-Photographer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A cyclist with a fully loaded bike stands by a fence, facing the ocean. A rocky outcrop and sandy beach are visible in the background. A sign in Japanese next to the cyclist mentions the date June 4th and includes traffic and safety information.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/36/gallery/Gatsugis-Finest-Lunch.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A plate of breaded and fried meat with brown curry sauce, accompanied by a fresh green salad with tomato slices. In the background, there is a basket of tempura prawn and vegetables, and a serving of cold soba noodles.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/36/gallery/Lunch-Stop.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Two loaded touring bicycles are parked against a stone wall with a wooden sign above them. The bicycles are equipped with panniers carrying various items. The sign features Japanese text, including the characters “かがり火.”.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/36/gallery/Cherry-Sour.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A  close up of a can of cherry sour chu-hi with a bottle of Asahi beer behind it.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/36/gallery/Atsumin-Onsen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A serene scene with a multi-story building, resembling traditional Japanese architecture, near a river. A picturesque bridge crosses the water, surrounded by lush greenery and hills under a sky filled with wispy clouds.]]></image:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-12-atsumi-onsen-to-sakata.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-07-04T16:16:07+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/37/Brown-Lipped-Jellyfish.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A group of translucent jellyfish with orange and white hues floats gracefully against a dark background. The jellyfish have bell-shaped bodies with delicate, frilled appendages trailing beneath them, creating a mesmerizing and ethereal underwater scene.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/37/Day-12-Atsumi-Onsen-to-Sakata-Map.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Atsumi Onsen to Sakata ]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/37/Day-12-Atsumi-Onsen-to-Sakata-Profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/37/gallery/Road-to-Sakata.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Winding road flanked by mountains and lush greenery curves under an overcast sky. Wind turbines on the mountain peaks blend into the background. Barricades line the road, adding safety for vehicles. A village nestles among the trees on the right.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/37/gallery/Beach-and-Rock-View.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A scenic beach with a large, vegetation-covered rock formation near the shore. The sandy beach has a small, winding water channel leading to the sea. The sky is overcast with clouds, and there are small barriers along the sand. Rocks are visible in the distance.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/37/gallery/Hakusan-Island.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A coastal scene featuring two bronze statues of figures in traditional Japanese attire, one holding a fan and the other pointing. Next to them are large, rusted metal anchors and chains resting on rocks. The backdrop includes the sea and Hakusan Island under a cloudy sky.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/37/gallery/Kamo-Aquarium-Sign.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A sign for Kamo Aquarium featuring a decorative sculpture of a jellyfish with long flowing tentacles. The sign is mainly black with text in both Japanese and English, positioned in front of a light blue building exterior.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/37/gallery/Blue-Jellyfish.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A translucent blue jellyfish with long, thin tentacles against a dark background. The jellyfish's body and tentacles are illuminated, highlighting its delicate structures.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/37/gallery/Purple-Tipped-Jellyfish.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A close-up of several translucent jellyfish with white and purple tentacles floating gracefully against a dark background. The jellyfish exhibit intricate structures and delicate textures, highlighted by soft lighting.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/37/gallery/Yunohama-Hyakunen-Dessert.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A white plate features a slice of golden cake, garnished with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, sliced kiwi, strawberry, and orange peel, with red sauce drizzles. A cup of tea or coffee is in the background on a table near a window.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/37/gallery/Wakaba-Ryokan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A tatami room with two futons laid out on the floor. The room has traditional shoji screens, a low table with chairs, a mini fridge, and a pair of armchairs with a small table by the window. There are various items on the tables and a decorative vase on the cabinet.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/37/gallery/Wakaba-Ryokan-Garden.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A serene Japanese garden filled with lush green plants, shrubs, and small trees. The garden is situated in the central courtyard of a traditional two-story building with sliding doors and balconies. A person stands by the window inside the building, looking outside.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/37/gallery/Bacchanalia-Pizza.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Two plates of Neapolitan-style pizza with visible toppings such as mushrooms and greens sit on a wooden table. A glass of red wine is positioned centrally between the plates, in front of a person wearing a dark shirt with white lettering. Indoor seating is in the background.]]></image:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-13-sakata-to-mamurogawa.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-07-07T21:40:16+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/39/Chokaisan-Reflected-in-Rice-Paddies.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Snow-capped Mount Chokai rises against a clear blue sky, with lush green fields and reflective rice paddies in the foreground. Small buildings are scattered across the landscape, blending harmoniously with the natural surroundings.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/39/Day-13-Sakata-to-Mamurogawa-Map.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Sakata to Mamurogawa]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/39/Day-13-Sakata-to-Mamurogawa-Profile-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/39/gallery/Twin-Bridges.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A wide-angle view of two parallel, blue steel truss bridges on a clear day. The bridges span over green vegetation, leading towards a distant horizon with mountains barely visible under a pale blue sky.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/39/gallery/Mogamigawa-Sign.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A blue sign in Japanese and English marks the Mogamigawa River, indicating it as a first-class river. The background features farmland, a snow-capped mountain under a partly cloudy sky, and text at the bottom showing a distance of 11 km to the Sea of Japan.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/39/gallery/Cycling-Mogamigawa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A cyclist wearing a helmet and carrying a backpack is biking along a paved path beside a river. The cyclist's bike is loaded with panniers. In the background is a red bridge and mountains with a touch of snow on their peaks under a clear sky.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/39/gallery/Kiyokawa-Station.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A small rural train station named Kiyokawa, featuring a quaint building with a peaked roof, surrounded by lush green trees and hills under a clear blue sky. Bicycles are parked under a shelter to the right of the station. A rural scenic view in the background.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/39/gallery/Mogamigawa-Valley.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A serene river flows between lush green mountains under a clear blue sky. A gravel bar juts into the river near the center, creating a calm, peaceful scene surrounded by verdant foliage. The distant horizon is visible between the converging hills.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/39/gallery/Pedestrian-Bridge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A bright blue steel bridge spans across a river, with separate pedestrian and vehicle paths. The sky is clear and blue, with lush green grass and trees visible in the background. A street lamp is present along the path, and safety railings line the walkway.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/39/gallery/Mogamigawa-Looking-Downstream.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A serene river meanders through a lush, green landscape with dense foliage and trees along its banks. Rolling hills and forested areas are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky, creating a peaceful and picturesque scene.]]></image:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-14-mamurogawa-to-jumonji.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-07-08T08:17:48+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/40/Yamagata-to-Akita-Tunnel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A tunnel interior with a tiled mural on the wall dividing it. The mural features blue and red text with the names "Yamagata" and "Akita" written in both Japanese and English, indicating prefectural areas. The tunnel has dim lighting and no vehicles visible.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/40/Day-14-Mamurogawa-to-Jumonji-Map.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Mamurogawa to Jumonji]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/40/Day-14-Mamurogawa-to-Jumonji-Profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/40/gallery/Timber-Processing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A large stack of logs is piled neatly in front of a rustic wooden building surrounded by lush green grass and trees. In the background, forested hills stretch under a cloudy sky, creating a tranquil, scenic landscape.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/40/gallery/Otaki-Station.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A touring bicycle with panniers packed, a helmet, and a small bag is parked against a guardrail in front of a small train station building. The building has red and white accents, and the surroundings are lush and green. A sign in Japanese is above the building entrance.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/40/gallery/Marufuku-Ryokan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A cozy room features a low wooden table with cushions on a tatami mat floor, a flat-screen TV on a wooden console, and a set of shoji screens with drawn curtains. Coats and panniers are neatly arranged in one corner, adding a touch of traveler’s charm.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/40/gallery/Marufuku-Ryokan-Dinner.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A traditional Japanese meal set on a wooden tray, featuring various dishes including miso soup, grilled fish with vegetables, sashimi, a small bowl of pickles, a blue cup of chawan mushi, a soy sauce dish, a small porcelain container, and a wrapped towel.]]></image:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-15-jumonji-to-kakunodate.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-07-09T07:22:41+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/41/Old-Nishin-Kan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A two-story wooden house with an ornate design features a small balcony above the entrance. The exterior is weathered with dark wood panels. The house is surrounded by greenery, and a tree with lush green leaves is seen in the foreground.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/41/Day-15-Jumonji-to-Kakunodate-Map-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Jumonji to Kakunodate]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/41/Day-15-Jumonji-to-Kakunodate-Profile-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/41/gallery/Iris.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Close-up photograph of light peach-pink iris flowers with ruffled petals in bloom, surrounded by slender green leaves. The flowers exhibit delicate texture and are enhanced by a few dew drops, creating a fresh and vibrant garden scene.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/41/gallery/Yadoya-Bedroom.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A cozy room with two futon beds on a tatami mat floor, dressed in white and blue striped bedding. A small table with a TV and a calendar sits to the left, and a mini fridge is placed against the wall near a window with blinds. A towel and remote are on the beds.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/41/gallery/Yadoya-Sitting-Room.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A living room with a man in a black shirt and purple shorts kneeling by the TV. Various items and clothes are scattered around, including a red pannier and folded garments. Two chairs and a small table with drink bottles, an ashtray, and a box are in the centre.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/41/gallery/Yadoya-Dinner.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A dining table with a variety of Japanese dishes including a bowl of seafood and tofu, a plate of mixed sashimi, a glass of beer, and other small plates with vegetables and side dishes. The table has a warm, wooden surface with a few condiments and utensils scattered around.]]></image:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-16-kakunodate-to-akita.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-07-13T10:29:11+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/44/Merida-by-the-Iwamigawa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A black bicycle is parked against a post next to a grassy field. The bike has a water bottle, a helmet hanging on the frame, and panniers attached to the rear rack. A road runs parallel to the field, with green trees and a cloudy sky in the background.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/44/Day-16-Kakunodate-to-Akita-Map-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Kakunodate to Akita]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/44/Day-16-Kakunodate-to-Akita-Profile-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-17-akita-to-noshiro.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-07-14T10:10:30+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/45/Mountain-of-Cloud-over-Rice-Fields.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A vibrant countryside scene with lush green fields in the foreground, partially submerged with planted crops. Behind the fields stands a red house with a gray roof. Towering white cumulus clouds dominate the bright blue sky in the background.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/45/Day-17-Akita-to-Noshiro-Map.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Akita to Noshiro]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/45/Day-17-Akita-to-Noshiro-Profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/45/Namahage-and-Bicycles.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A large, traditional Japanese demon statue stands imposingly outdoors. The statue features a red face, ornate horns, and wears straw garments. Two bicycles with travel bags are parked at its base. The sky is clear and the scenery includes greenery and a few parked cars.]]></image:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-18-noshiro-to-odate.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-07-15T07:58:04+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/46/World-Record-Drums.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A man stands in front of an array of massive traditional Japanese drums in a large indoor hall. The drums, each taller than a person and adorned with decorative elements, are positioned in a row. Two other people are seen sitting in the background. The image is in black and white.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/46/Day-18-Noshiro-to-Odate-AM-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the mornings route from Noshiro as far as Takanosu]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/46/Day-18-Noshiro-to-Odate-PM-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the afternoon's route from Takanosu to Odate]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/46/Day-18-Noshiro-to-Odate-Profile-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route from Noshiro to Odate]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/46/gallery/Yoneshiro-River.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A serene landscape featuring a calm river winding through lush green hills and forests under a partly cloudy sky. The riverbank is dotted with small rocky patches and greenery, offering a picturesque view of nature's tranquility.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/46/gallery/Fujikotogawa-Pedestrian-Tunnel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A small tunnel, partially covered in greenery, cuts through a rocky hillside. Above the tunnel, lush vegetation clings to the steep rock face. A streetlamp stands next to the path leading to the tunnel entrance. Trees can be seen at the top of the hill.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/46/gallery/Yoneshiro.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A serene landscape featuring a calm river bending around a lush, green hill. The riverbank is sandy and surrounded by dense greenery. The sky is cloudy, reflecting calmingly on the river's surface.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/46/gallery/Drum-Museum.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A brown building with large yellow Japanese characters on its facade. To the right of the text, there's a colorful mural depicting animated figures playing large drums. The sky is cloudy, adding a moody atmosphere to the scene.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/46/gallery/Drums-Close-Up.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Black and white image of large traditional Japanese drums (taiko) lined up in a row. The drums are secured with ropes and placed on wooden stands. The background shows high ceilings and part of a building interior.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/46/gallery/Michi-no-Eki-Lunch.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A Japanese meal served on a tray comprises a hot plate with beef and onions, a sunny-side-up egg, a small bowl of pickled vegetables, a side salad with lettuce, cucumber, and cherry tomato, and a bowl of white radish sticks.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/46/gallery/Raspberry-Soft-Serve.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A close-up of a swirled pink soft-serve ice cream in a cone. The setting is indoors in a souvenir shop, with various items and wooden barrels blurred in the background. A hand is holding the cone over a white table.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/46/gallery/Waiting-for-the-Train.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A cyclist wearing a blue rain jacket and helmet waits at a railroad crossing with a red signal. The crossing has a striped barrier and nearby train tracks. Overcast skies suggest a rainy day, and buildings are visible in the background.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-19-odate-to-hirosaki.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-07-15T19:08:18+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/47/Mutsu-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A woman with short gray hair and a bright green jacket smiles while standing, and a bald man with glasses, a beard, and a blue jacket kneels beside her. Both are outdoors with a large brown and white dog sitting happily between them. A brick building is in the background.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/47/Day-19-Odate-to-Hirosaki-Map-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Odate to Hirosaki]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/47/Day-19-Odate-to-Hirosaki-Profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/47/gallery/Dog-on-a-Bridge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A stone statue of a dog stands embedded in a curved slab of stone, overlooking a lush green riverside path under a cloudy sky. In the background, a small village and mountains are visible.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/47/gallery/Bear-Warning.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A warning sign on a wooden surface features a photo of a bear and text in both Japanese and English. The text reads "クマ注意!!! Bear in Area!!!" Alerting people to the presence of a bear in the vicinity.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/47/gallery/Rail-Bridge-near-Jimba.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A rusty old railway bridge crosses over a small creek surrounded by lush green trees and vegetation. The scene is set in a dense forest with hills in the background under a cloudy sky. The bridge's red-brown color contrasts with the vibrant greenery around it.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/47/gallery/Yatate-Heights.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A touring bicycle with a black frame is parked on a paved path beside a metal guardrail. It is equipped with multiple packed blue panniers and a black handlebar bag. Dense green trees are visible on both sides of the path, indicating a forested area.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/47/gallery/Gails-Bike-at-Smile-Hotel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A touring bike loaded with gear is parked in front of the entrance to Smile Hotel. The bike has multiple bags, a water bottle, and a helmet hanging from the handlebars. The hotel sign features a large smiley face logo.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/47/gallery/Aomori-Bank-Museum.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A large, historic, two-story building with ornate architectural details and green exterior walls. It features a central arched entrance, numerous windows with shutters, and a decorative roof. The building is surrounded by a stone fence and a paved area with green shrubs.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/47/gallery/Hirosaki-Castle-Park.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A serene scene of a red and black bridge partially obscured by lush, green trees. The bridge crosses over a calm river, surrounded by greenery. An old, gnarled tree stands prominently in the foreground, with branches extending outward.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/47/gallery/Thickest-Pine-Tree-in-Japan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A majestic, old tree with a thick, gnarled trunk and sprawling branches stands tall. Its lush green leaves create a dense canopy against a backdrop of a partly cloudy sky. The tree's base is surrounded by grass and a slightly elevated dirt mound.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-2-aix-les-bains-to-grenoble.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-07-24T10:52:54+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/13/20150722_083436_FB57726C.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/13/Day-2-Aix-les-bains-to-Grenoble-map.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/13/Day-2-Aix-les-bains-to-Grenoble-profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/13/gallery/2015-07-22_16-50-58_IMG_0106.JPG</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[2 touring bicycle leaning against a wall]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/13/gallery/20150722_204606_E439F5B2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[European streetscape of 4 storey residential buildings]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-2-karatsu-to-hasami.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-05-22T15:37:31+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/3/Karatsu-Station.JPG</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/3/Day-2-Karatsu-to-Hasami-map.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/3/Day-2-Karatsu-to-Hasami-profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile for the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-2-tsuruga-to-fukui.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-06-22T13:23:57+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/25/Sea-of-Japan-Coast.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[View of the Sea of Japan Coast with a small beach in the foreground, rocks jutting out of the sea and glimpses of a twon and the next headland in the distance.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/25/Day-2-Tsuruga-to-Fukui-Map-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Tsuruga around Cape Echizen ]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/25/Day-2-Tsuruga-to-Fukui-Profile-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/25/gallery/Komeya-Lunch.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Bento box style lunch with rice, sweet and sour pork, pickled vegetables and a salad.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/25/gallery/Climb-over-Cape-Echizen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Two cyclists and bikes standing on a sloping road with the sea visible down a forested valley.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/25/gallery/Saiyouji-Dinner.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Kaiseki style meal with a plat for grilled fish and lemon in the foreground, a ceramic mug and plates of other dishes behind it.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-20-hirosaki-to-aomori.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-07-18T08:55:01+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/48/Neputa-Village.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A person holds two tickets featuring traditional Japanese artwork in front of a building with a sign. The building has dark wooden facades and appears to be part of a cultural or historical site. Blossoms and decorations are visible around the entrance.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/48/Day-20-Hirosaki-to-Aomori-Map.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Hirosaki to Aomori ]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/48/Day-20-Hirosaki-to-Aomori-Profile-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/48/gallery/Hirosaki-Old-City-Library.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A tall, octagonal white building with red roof and green window frames. It has three stories, each floor featuring large windows. The structure is set against a cloudy sky with patches of blue and greenery to the right.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/48/gallery/Hirosaki-Municipal-Floats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Traditional Japanese lanterns featuring fierce warrior faces with intense expressions and dramatic lighting. The large lanterns have intricate details and vibrant colors, showcasing a combination of artistry and cultural heritage.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/48/gallery/Neputa-Detail.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A vibrant festival float covered in intricate, colorful artwork depicting fierce samurai warriors and mythical characters. The detailed designs include dramatic expressions, traditional Japanese attire, and dynamic poses, all illuminated, showcasing the craftsmanship.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/48/gallery/Neputa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A dimly lit room filled with colorful traditional Japanese lanterns hung from the ceiling. Rows of empty chairs are set up, facing a large, intricately decorated float with vibrant patterns and figures. The scene has a festive, cultural atmosphere.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/48/gallery/Cafe-Bar-Playful.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A close-up of a meal featuring a fresh green salad with sliced colorful vegetables, a small bowl of pickled vegetables, and a serving of white rice garnished with herbs. In the background, another plate and part of a person wearing a dark sweatshirt with "Sgvi" are visible.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-3-fukui-to-komatsu.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-06-26T16:14:49+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/26/Tojinbo-Cliffs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Looking down over the Tojinbo cliffs to the ocean]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/26/Day-3-Fukui-to-Komatsu-Map-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Fukui to Komatsu]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/26/Day-3-Fukui-to-Komatsu-Profile-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/26/gallery/Dino-Buddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/26/gallery/Oshima.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/26/gallery/Barley.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-3-grenoble-to-bourg-doisans.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-08-09T15:15:34+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/20150723_115819_2B1ABF33.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Tour de France competitors speeding across a bridge]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/Day-3-Grenoble-to-Le-Bourg-dOisans-map.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/Day-3-Grenoble-to-Le-Bourg-dOisans-profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/gallery/20150723_044940_C83AD6A7.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Pastries dusted in icing sugar and cups of coffee]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/gallery/20150723_092801_6B3BDB95.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Man sitting on the grass with a picnic lunch and touring cycles in the background]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/gallery/2015-07-25_22-25-02_IMG_0121.JPG</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Bottle of wine, baguette, sausage and cornichon]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/gallery/20150723_022553_E821ACA4.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Promotional vehicle with a man on a swing]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/gallery/20150723_023203_2754F6C6.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Promotional vehicle with an oversize model of a cyclist]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/gallery/20150723_102127_6C83F85D.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Promotional vehicle with a farm tractor doing a wheelstand]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/gallery/20150723_102225_7F88E678.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Promotional vehicle with a massive chicken head]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/gallery/20150723_113047_04100368.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Main waiting on a bridge with other spectators in the background]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/gallery/20150723_120238_063FA8E0.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Tour de France riders crossing the bridge]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/gallery/20150723_054726_8E0D3FF7.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Two touring cycles on a bikeway with greenery and the Alps in the background]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/gallery/20150724_033418_8C19406F.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Old Hotel nestled in greenery with the Alps in the bacground]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/gallery/20150724_075038_C027907D.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Traditional European village with mountains rising steeply in the background]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/gallery/20150724_092722_AF607873.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Sign for Bend 21 of the Alpe d'Huez climb listing previous winners Fausto Coppi and Lance Armstrong]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/gallery/20150725_045903_7715E276.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Helicopter with mountains in the background ]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/gallery/20150725_130013_686640A5.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Close up of Tour de France rider]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/gallery/20150724_215954_41CB64C4.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Outdoor dining area by the side of an old hotel with Alpe d'Huez in the background]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/14/gallery/20150725_004636_93014D5E.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[View of the valley with mountains in the background]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-3-hasami-to-nagasaki.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-05-26T07:55:17+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/2/Bridge-over-Omura-Bay-Inlet.JPG</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Bridge]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/2/Day-3-Hasami-to-Nagasaki-map.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Route map]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/2/Day-3-Hasami-to-Nagasaki-profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile for route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/2/gallery/Lunch-at-Sakai-Kitchen.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Grilled chicken and side with a beer]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/2/gallery/Hashima.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[View of Hashima (Gunkankjima) from boat]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/2/gallery/Dutch-Slope.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Steep street]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/2/gallery/Kunchi-Matsuri.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Traditional Japanese musical street performers]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/2/gallery/Taiko.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Japanese taiko drum]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/2/gallery/Penguin.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Penguin]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-4-bourg-doisans-to-echirolles.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-08-09T15:14:32+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/16/20150728_114624_6BA8ED00.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Outdoor sculpture of a business man holding a brief case with his torso missing]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/16/Day-4-Le-Bourg-dOisans-to-Echirolles-map-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/16/Day-4-Le-Bourg-dOisans-to-Echirolles-profile-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/16/gallery/20150728_073833_DAFFFEFC-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Two touring bikes and a trailer loaded into the cargo area]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/16/gallery/20150728_205712_F1CC725B-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Tin Tin memorabilia in a  glass display case]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-4-komatsu-to-kahou.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-06-25T08:17:01+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/27/Komatsu-Coast.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Foreground field of dandelion flowers in a grassy field with a row of decorative conrete pillars leading to a shelter.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/27/Day-4-Komatsu-to-Kahoku-Map-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Komatsu to Kahou]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/27/Day-4-Komatsu-to-Kahou-Profile-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/27/gallery/Komatsu-in-Front-of-Komatsu-Eki-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Bright yellow earthmover bucket with Komatsu Station in the background]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/27/gallery/Earthquake-Damage.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/27/gallery/Oto-Cafe-Lunch.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/27/gallery/Kahokutei-Room.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/27/gallery/Kahokutei-Bathroom.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/27/gallery/View-from-our-Room.jpg</image:loc>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-4-nagasaki-to-unzen.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-05-26T22:13:48+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/4/Climbing-Road.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Road winding through a forest]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/4/Day-4-Nagasaki-to-Unzen-map.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/4/Day-4-Nagasaki-to-Unzen-profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/4/gallery/Udon-Lunch.JPG</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Bowl of udon noodles]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/4/gallery/Udon-with-a-View.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Bowl of udon noodles]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/4/gallery/View-back-to-Nagasaki.JPG</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Winding road through a forest]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/4/gallery/Unzen-Fukudaya.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Ryokan lounge area]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/4/gallery/Schochu.JPG</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Schochu and ice]]></image:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-5-blois-to-amboise.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-09-01T14:58:28+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/17/20150729_072143_5DB58BDA.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/17/Day-5-Blois-to-Amboise-map-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/17/Day-5-Blois-to-Amboise-profile-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/17/gallery/20150729_102250_D932E6D6-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[An enormous stone chateau with an inordinate amount of detail and towers sits hulking under a blue sky with fluffy clouds and dwarfing the people in front of it]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/17/gallery/20150729_113255_EB5D01BA-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Woman facing away from the camera, standing in a sunflower field]]></image:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-5-kahou-to-toyama.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-06-26T16:36:16+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/28/Kose-Valley.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A quiet rural valley with a traditional styled japanese house nestled into forested hills.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/28/Day-5-Kahou-to-Toyama-Map.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Kahou to Toyama]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/28/Day-5-Kahou-to-Toyama-Profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/28/gallery/Ishikawa-Cycleway-Signage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Looking over the handlebars of a bicycle at a road marking for the Ishikawa Cycleway]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/28/gallery/Heart-and-Green-Bakery.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Looking into the glass fronted Heart and Green bakery from outside]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/28/gallery/Waiting-for-the-Train.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A cyclist waits at a level crossing as an orange coloured local train is about to cross.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/28/gallery/Toyama-Bay-Cycleway-Signage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Road markings for the Toyama Bay Cycleway and the National Cycle Route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/28/gallery/Matsuri-Float.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[The doors of a tall, narrow building stand open to reveal a matsuri float]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/28/gallery/Toyama-Backstreets.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A local road beside a small canal with houses]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/28/gallery/Shinminato-Bridge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[The entry to the elevator up to the Ainokaze promenade under the Shinminato Bridge is in the foreground with the span of the bridge in the background.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/28/gallery/Bridge-Diagram.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A diagram on the floor of the Ainokaze Promenade walkway showing the distance to each end of the bridge.]]></image:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-5-unzen-to-kumamoto.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-05-22T15:37:53+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/5/Unzen-Rice-Fields-Square.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[View of Mt Unzen in the distance with ripe rice plants in the foreground]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/5/Day-5-Unzen-to-Kumamoto-map.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/5/Day-5-Unzen-to-Kumamoto-profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/5/gallery/Siuka-Cider.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Suika (Watermelon) Cider bottles]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/5/gallery/KumamotoJo-Tower.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Tower at Kumamoto Castle]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/5/gallery/KumamotoJo-Tower-Damage.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Japanese castle tower dangling over damaged ramparts]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/5/gallery/KumamotoJo-Collapsed-Wall.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Damaged stone wall]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/5/gallery/TenGaiTen-Ramen.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Ramen chef facing away at work with tshirt logo showing]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/5/gallery/Ramen-into-Bowl.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Ramen noodles being poured into a bowl of broth]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/5/gallery/Char-Siu-Ramen-TenGaiTen.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Bowl of ramen in the foreground and other diners at the counter in the background]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-6-amboise-to-loches.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-08-10T12:12:43+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/18/20150730_135741_4E64B2D8.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Freshly harvested field under a blue sky with fluffy clouds]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/18/Day-6-Amboise-to-Loches-map-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/18/Day-6-Amboise-to-Loches-profile-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/18/gallery/20150730_043333_CB344930-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A canopied bed with embroidered scarlet bed cover and drapes]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/18/gallery/20150730_080920_6FC81AD4-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[View from a window of a garden with Château d'Amboise in the background]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/18/gallery/20150730_005055_0679C1AA-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Large print of an artwork in a garden setting]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/18/gallery/20150730_005813_5A0AF0FF-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A man turning the crank of an auger style water pump]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/18/gallery/20150730_113340_4C03EB30-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Avenue of trese with people waling on a gravel road]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/18/gallery/20150730_115051_FBDF8C94-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Stone building under a blue sky with a bed of flowers in the foreground]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/18/gallery/20150730_064729_502E30C0-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Looking up the walls of a stone building to a vivid blue sky]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/18/gallery/20150730_043607_DE97FC60-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Stone building built on arches across a river]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/18/gallery/20150730_045341_81191F50-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[View of stone tower looking through a stained glass window]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/18/gallery/20150730_040338_DBFEBB9E-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A long tiled corridor with people walking under chandeliers]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/18/gallery/20150730_103358_9CE1C0D1-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Savoury mousse served in a glass tumbler]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/18/gallery/20150730_024433_7BA979FF-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Pan fried chicken breast sliced on a bed of foamed sauce with steamed vegetables]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/18/gallery/20150730_030209_41E92B75-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[An array of 20 to 30 cheeses arranged on a stone serving platter]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/18/gallery/20150730_161222_A428D8E6-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Medieval buildings along a small river]]></image:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-6-kumamoto-to-hitoyoshi.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-05-22T15:38:07+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/6/Crossing-the-Kumagawa.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Iron arch bridge with cyclist]]></image:title>
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<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/6/Day-6-Kumamoto-to-Hitoyoshi-map.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/6/Day-6-Kumamoto-to-Hitoyoshi-profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/6/gallery/Kumamoto-Rice-Fields.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Big sky over rice fields and a touring cyclist]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/6/gallery/Heron-in-theRice-Field.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[White heron in a rice field]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/6/gallery/Rice-Harvest.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Rice harvester in operation]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/6/gallery/Kumamoto-Wanderings.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Bike path on river levee with blue hills in the distance]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/6/gallery/Tunnel.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Road tunnel with good cycle / pedestrian path]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/6/gallery/Bikes-beside-the-Kumagawa.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[2 touring bicycles beside a river]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/6/gallery/Dinner-at-Kawasemi.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Japanese kaiseki meal]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-6-toyama-to-asahi.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-06-28T07:23:22+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/30/Rice-Planting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A bucolic scene of an automated rice planting machine working in a paddy fields with snow capped mountains as a backdrop.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/30/Day-6-Toyama-to-Asahi-Map.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Toyama to Asahi]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/30/Day-6-Toyama-to-Asahi-Profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/30/gallery/Country-Kitchen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Looking up at the rusted metal effect signboard for the Country Kitchen stark against a blue cloudless sky]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/30/gallery/Curry.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Plate of white rice and vegetables and a silver service gravy boat of curry]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/30/gallery/Garden-and-Mountains.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Foreground of Japanese garden with cloud pruned trees with snow capped mountains in the background]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/30/gallery/Stairway.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A steep, narrow concrete staircase goes up out of view obscured by the timber framed roof that covers it.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/30/gallery/Casting-Mold.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A rusted metal mould on a stand sits amongst pruned hedges with the art museum building just visible in the background.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/30/gallery/Pipe-Scultpure.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Close up of a riveted pipe like sculpture arching up out of the grass like part of a terrestrial sea serpent]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/30/gallery/Hanging-Rails.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Bamboo poles across the corner of a room providing clothes hanging space]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/30/gallery/Massage-Chair.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A very old, blocky massage chair with two painful looking sets of massage wheel protruding from the back of it.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-7-asahi-to-joetsu.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-07-02T22:17:27+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/31/Kubiki.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[]]></image:title>
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<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/31/Day-7-Asahi-to-Etchu-Miyazaki-Map-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Asahi to Etchu-Miyazaki Station]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/31/Day-7-Kajiyashiki-to-Joetsu-Map-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Kajiyashiki to Joetsu]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/31/Day-7-Asahi-to-Joetsu-Profile-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route from Asahi to Joetsu]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/31/gallery/Breakfast.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Traditional Japanese breakfast with rolled omelette, pickled vegetables, miso soup, bamboo shoot and grilled fish in view.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/31/gallery/Jade-Beach.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A view along a pebbly seashore with gentle waves breaking  under clear blue skies.  A man in waders is walking away searching for jade with a scoop on a pole.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/31/gallery/Rinkoing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A view down the platform of a small train station.  In the foreground a bike is in a travel bag beside some panniers,  In the background two men work on packing a second bike.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/31/gallery/On-the-Train.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Inside a small local train with two bikes and luggage stowed in a standing area.  A few passengers sit in brightly upholstered seats.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/31/gallery/Kubiki-Cycle-Road-Start.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Entrance to the Kubiki Cycle road with a sign  above the entry.  A woman stands in front of her bike under the sign at the far side of the road]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/31/gallery/Kubiki-Cycle-Road-End.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[The author stands with his back to the camera  astride his bike turned so his face is visible in profile.  A sign indicating the  end of the Kubiki Cycle Road is visible.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-7-kurino-to-ichihino.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-05-22T15:38:31+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/7/Hisatsu-Line.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Bright Red electric train at station]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/7/Day-7-Kurino-to-Ichihino-map.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/7/Day-7-Kurino-to-Ichihino-profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/7/gallery/Awaiting-Departure-at-Hitoyoshi.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[View through a train car door of an old man selling snacks]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/7/gallery/Satsumanosato-Kaiseki.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Japanese kaiseki meal]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-7-loches-to-azay-le-rideau.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-08-16T09:24:10+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/19/20150731_110741_3EBD6424.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Very old water gate on a river with weeping willows on the bank]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/19/Day-7-Loches-to-Azay-le-Rideau-map.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/19/Day-7-Loches-to-Azay-le-Rideau-profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/19/gallery/2015-08-01_00-59-14_IMG_0167.JPG</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Two chalice style beer glasses branded with a Grimbergen brewery logo, with some beer remaining]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/19/gallery/20150731_084123_71A84EE4.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Hamburger filled to overflowing with fresh lettuce and tomato and a side of chips (not crisps and not fries for the US audience)]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/19/gallery/20150731_091659_341E28DD.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A close up of a hay bale, looking down the wall of stacked bales towards a blue sky and trees in the distance]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/19/gallery/20150731_110451_49C17571.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A river view with weathered timber water gates controlling the flow]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/19/gallery/20150731_133644_98473435.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Water flowing from an outlet styled like an animal]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-8-azay-le-rideau-to-montsoreau.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-08-17T08:14:22+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/20/20150801_091929_3F9D4BCB.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/20/Day-8-Azay-le-Rideau-to-Montsoreau-map.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/20/Day-8-Azay-le-Rideau-to-Montsoreau-profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/20/gallery/2015-08-01_20-14-31_IMG_0169.JPG</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[The view standing under the deep shade of a trellised grape vine overlooking a parterre garden with a stone chateau in the background]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/20/gallery/20150801_092157_061B2614.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Man standing in an avenue of trees]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/20/gallery/20150801_095448_B6283AB6.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A view of the parterre gardens taken from the top of the chateau between stonework]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/20/gallery/20150801_095845_E401AD22.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Looking down a winding internal staircase]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/20/gallery/20150801_152350_63AFBE3D.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Road sign also showing the cycle route directions in front of a field and trees]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/20/gallery/20150801_182927_B3ADEAFF.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A layered chocolate desert on a biscuit base with a mango parfait in the background]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-8-ichihino-to-minamisatsuma.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-05-22T15:38:42+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/8/Fukiagehama-Cycle-Road.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Cyclist posing with touring bicycles under a sign at the start of a cycle road]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/8/Day-8-Ichihino-to-Minamisatsuma-map.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/8/Day-8-Ichihino-to-Minamisatsuma-profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/8/gallery/Bontan-and-Bontaname.JPG</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Candied bontan citrus fruit and bontan ame lollies]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/8/gallery/Heading-for-Minamisatsuma.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Touring cyclist checking directions]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/8/gallery/Fukiagehama-Cycle-Road-Sign.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/8/gallery/Fukiagehama-Cycle-Road-Bridge.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Pedestrian and cycling suspension bridge]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/8/gallery/Matsuya-Ryokan-Sashimi.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Sashimi on a pottery plate]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/8/gallery/Matsuya-Ryokan-Desert.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Matcha tiramisu in a glass bowl]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-8-joetsu-to-nagaoka.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-06-29T14:21:56+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/32/Roadside-Station-Toilet-Mural.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Two bicycles loaded with panniers parked against a tiled mosaic mural depicting the Mt Yoneyama and the ocean]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/32/Day-8-Joetsu-to-Nagaoka-Map-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route from Joetsu to Nagaoka]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/32/Day-8-Joetsu-to-Nagaoka-Profile-3.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/32/gallery/Kasashima-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A coastal cliff landscape with lush greenery in the foreground, overlooking a calm sea and distant landmasses under a cloudy sky. A tunnel entrance is visible on the right side of the cliff.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/32/gallery/Strawberry-Sandwich-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A hand holds a sandwich with cream and sliced strawberries, with an outdoor landscape in the background.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/32/gallery/Kariwa-Tunnel-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A bridge with a blue sign in Japanese leads to a tunnel through a lush green forested hill under a blue sky.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/32/gallery/Irises-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Close up of iris flowers]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/32/gallery/Post-Ride-Redfreshment-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A table with assorted snacks and beverages including a blue Kirin can, a glass of white beverage, a can of Good Value beer, a packet of Galbo chocolates, mixed nuts, and a glass of beer.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/32/gallery/Evening-Meal-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Japanese kaiseki style dinner with dishes of sashimi, agedofu, grilled fish, chawan mushi, and kushiyaki.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-9-minamisatsuma-to-ibusuki.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-05-22T15:38:54+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/9/Essential-Supplies.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Bicycle touring trailer]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/9/Day-9-Minamisatsuma-to-Ibusuki-map.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/9/Day-9-Minamisatsuma-to-Ibusuki-profile.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/9/gallery/Chiran-Peace-Museum.JPG</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Statue with World War 2 aircraft in the background]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/9/gallery/Tea-Fields-with-Kaimondake.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Tea field]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/9/gallery/Tea-Harvester.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Tea harvester in tea field]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/9/gallery/Kyukamura-Ibusuki.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Sunlit hotel room]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/9/gallery/Makurazaki-Train.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Reflection of train in mirror]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/9/gallery/Makurazaki-Street-Art.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Abstract reflective sculpture]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/9/gallery/Meiji-Gura.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Old earthenware bottle]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/9/gallery/Meiji-Gura-Tastings.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Shochu tasting room]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-9-montsoreau-to-angers.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-09-08T09:13:42+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/21/20150802_074607_03FADECA.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/21/Day-9-Montsoreau-to-Angers-map-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/21/Day-9-Montsoreau-to-Angers-profile-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/21/gallery/20150802_082143_90BDDBEE.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Brightly coloured umbrellas create a shade canopy over the street]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/21/gallery/20150802_084556_403C0196.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A tranquil river scene where the eye is drawn along the river to traditional stone houses reflected in the water in the background]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/21/gallery/20150802_151528_7F0E0AFF.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A brass plaque with stylised adult and child holding hands and the word Angers]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/21/gallery/20150802_223428_2A2D5F3F.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A cyclist wearing sun protection sleeves with a skull and crossbones motif  looks down at their bike with helmet dangling from the cross bar]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/21/gallery/20150802_151235_EF77C742.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A stone bridge enters the foreground leading to a medieval cathedral in the background]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/21/gallery/20150802_162050_A1F10F8C.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[The view of a highly ornate stone cathedral looking up from its base to a vivid blue cloudless sky]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/21/gallery/20150802_162144_D12B5A19.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Close up of carved relief figurines]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/21/gallery/20150802_151625_8C2BB0D0.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Three people share a small fishing boat]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/21/gallery/20150802_160006_ED543C3E.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Stone circular defensive towers in a row hulk under a blue sky ]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/21/gallery/20150802_160823_0042931B.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A pair of circular defensive towers at the corner of the ramparts]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/day-9-nagaoka-to-niigata.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-06-30T17:14:09+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/33/Roadside-Station-Conveniences.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A row of urinals, each attached to their own pillar stand infront of a masive glass window with a view to a flower garden.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/33/Day-9-Nagaoka-to-Niigata-Map-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Map of the route taken from Nagaoka to Niigata ]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/33/Day-9-Nagaoka-to-Niigata-Profile-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Elevation profile of the route]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/33/gallery/Ichigo-Daifuku.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Close up of ichigo daifuku (strawberries in sweet bean stuffed mochi)]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/33/gallery/Tadafusa-Entry.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A rusted barrel painted with a welcome sign and the Tadafusa logo stands in front of a path to a factory showroom.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/33/gallery/Tadafusa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A japanese knife still in its wrapping, sits on top of an information sheet and a cardboard bag with the Tadafusa logo.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/33/gallery/Curry-Ramen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Two bowls of curry ramen.  The author sits in the background with a grin of expectation.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/33/gallery/Coin-Laundry.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[The author removes clothes from an industrial sized washing machine in a coin laundry.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/hello-home-assistant-goodbye-openhab.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-08-07T13:15:51+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/15/Home-Assistant-2.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Home Assistant logo]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/15/HA-Actions-with-Delay.png</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Image of a Home Assistant automation with actions setting a scene, a delay and setting another scene ]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/kakunodate.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-07-14T13:35:31+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/43/Maple-over-the-Fence.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Japanese-style house partially hidden behind colorful autumn foliage, including red and green leaves. The house's dark wooden gate and a stone post are visible in the foreground, and there is a lush green hillside in the background under a clear blue sky.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/43/gallery/Red-Bean-and-Sakura-Soft-Serve.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Two hands holding soft serve ice cream cones. The cone on the left features light pink soft serve, while the cone on the right has a light purple soft serve. The background surface is gray with scattered blue pebbles.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/43/gallery/Pudding-Parfait.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A hand holds a cup of pudding parfait with vanilla soft serve ice cream topped with a cherry and a chocolate stick. In the background, a yellow banner with a vintage-style cartoon girl holding a spoon can be seen along with some Japanese text.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/43/gallery/Bukeyashiki.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A serene, tree-lined street on a sunny day. Overhanging branches with lush green leaves create a canopy overhead. The road is flanked by black wooden fences and stone curbs, with occasional pedestrians in the distance. The sky is blue with a few scattered clouds.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/43/gallery/Bear-Sign-Hinokinai-River.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A wooden sign with a bear silhouette and Japanese text, reading "Beware of bears" in English, stands on a grassy riverbank with bushes. In the background, a calm river flows with houses and trees lining the opposite shore, under a partly cloudy sky.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/niigata.html</loc>
<lastmod>2024-07-01T16:47:22+10:00</lastmod>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/34/Sake-Brewery.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A colllection of timber slats with Japanese writing on them hang from twine against the wall of a timber fermentation vessel.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/34/gallery/Chicken-Painting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[An oil painting of a man holding a rooster.  Both are looking to the left of frame and the main is shouting.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/34/gallery/Miso-Soft-Serve.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A plastic cup of miso flavoured soft serve is held up against a backdrop of the res of the shop.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/34/gallery/Shyogayaki.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Shyogayaki lunch set.  A large plate with the fried ginger pork sits at the front and centre of the tray surrounded by a bowl of rice, egg drop soup, pickled vegetables, a piece of pumpkin, fried bean shoots, a soft boiled egg sliced in half and a bowl containing miso soup.]]></image:title>
</image:image>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/page/10/</loc>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/page/11/</loc>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/page/2/</loc>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/page/3/</loc>
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<loc>https://schulz.id.au/page/4/</loc>
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<loc>https://schulz.id.au/page/5/</loc>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/page/6/</loc>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/page/7/</loc>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/page/8/</loc>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://schulz.id.au/page/9/</loc>
</url>
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<loc>https://schulz.id.au/sakata.html</loc>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A set of shelves built into a wall displaying a variety of rice crackers in retail packaging.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A serene stone walkway bordered by tall, lush trees stretches alongside a traditional wooden building. The path curves gently, leading to a small group of people in the distance. The scene exudes a peaceful, natural ambiance.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Two people holding Japanese crepes filled with whipped cream and toppings. The crepe on the left has sliced strawberries and an orange segment, while the crepe on the right has sliced almonds and chocolate drizzle. Both have plastic forks inserted.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A grassy field with traditional wooden huts. The foreground features a conical hut made of wooden logs and thatch, set along a dirt path. More huts can be seen in the background under a clear blue sky with a few white clouds. The setting is serene and rural.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A hand holds a waffle cone with chocolate soft-serve ice cream, garnished with a piece of sesame-covered cracker. The background features a city street with a bright red building, other tall structures, and a cloudy sky.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A tall wooden structure with horizontal beams stands on the left, resembling a watchtower. To the right are traditional thatched-roof buildings on a grassy field. The sky above is cloudy with patches of blue.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A close-up view of a tall, rustic wooden structure with a lattice of logs tied together with rope. The structure stands against a backdrop of a vibrant blue sky with scattered white clouds.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Close-up of a thatched roof supported by bamboo poles, with more traditional thatched structures visible in the background. The scene is set in a grassy, open field under a partly cloudy sky, suggesting a rural or outdoor cultural setting.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A view of two traditional thatched-roof huts elevated on wooden stilts, set against a backdrop of green grass, leafy trees, and a partly cloudy sky. The huts appear to be in an open, park-like area.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A person stands with arms raised, posing in front of a large, white sculpture of a dog with closed eyes and floppy ears. The sculpture is positioned between tall concrete walls under a partially cloudy sky.]]></image:title>
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<lastmod>2024-06-27T17:06:10+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Toyama city skyline in the background framed by trees and vegetation in the foreground.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Looking up at a stone tower with an observation deck under a blue sky]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Sliding doors of a sake brewery with decorative panels and a brick chimney in the background.]]></image:title>
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<image:title><![CDATA[A tasting paddle of Czech craft beer with the author smiling in the background]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/29/gallery/Kobo-Long-Table.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[A very long timber table made of a single slab of tree with a small group of people sitting at it.]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/29/gallery/Dale-Chihuly-Mille-Fiori.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Vibrantly coloured glass sculpture]]></image:title>
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<image:loc>https://schulz.id.au/media/posts/29/gallery/Toyama-Municipal-Library-Building.jpg</image:loc>
<image:title><![CDATA[Interior view of the Toyama Municipal Library ]]></image:title>
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<loc>https://schulz.id.au/weather-station.html</loc>
<lastmod>2023-07-17T14:56:55+10:00</lastmod>
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<image:title><![CDATA[Weather station sensor arry with trees and a house in the background]]></image:title>
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